Master of Science in Bioeconomy
An interdisciplinary Master's programme exploring the entire value chain of bio-based products and sustainable economic systems.
Best for:Best for students with a background in natural, agricultural, or economic sciences interested in sustainable value chains.
Overview
The Master of Science in Bioeconomy at the University of Hohenheim provides a comprehensive education for professionals aiming to work in sectors utilizing biological resources and biotechnological processes. Students analyze the full value chain of bio-based products, from raw material production in agricultural ecosystems to industrial conversion, marketing, and consumption. The programme integrates perspectives from agricultural, natural, and economic sciences to address environmental, social, and economic dimensions. Participants gain the expertise to navigate complex bio-based value chains and contribute to sustainable innovation and policy development.
What you'll do
- Complete fundamental modules covering the concept of bioeconomy and interdependencies of bio-based value chains.
- Participate in bridge modules to complement academic backgrounds in agricultural, natural, or economic sciences.
- Select elective modules to specialize in profiles such as Data Science in Bioeconomy or Sustainability Assessment.
- Engage in practical research projects examining specific products from inception to market launch in cooperation with industry partners.
- Conduct an independent, research-intensive Master's thesis during the fourth semester.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in natural sciences, engineering, agricultural/forestry sciences, or social/economic sciences.
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2 level (e.g., IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, or Cambridge C1 Advanced)
Instruction: English
- Bachelor's degree grade of at least 3.0 or higher
- English language proficiency at B2 level or higher
- Applicants must hold a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-06-15
Applications must be submitted through the official university portal during the specified application period. Prospective students should review the detailed application instructions provided on the university's website.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
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